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Company Description

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Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care carers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. 

Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Dorchester as a Live In Care carer. As a Live In Care carer, you will live in a client's home and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

Please note that we are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

You do not need any particular qualifications to become a Live In carer. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Qualifications

We are looking for people with a big heart who enjoy supporting others to remain as active and independent as possible. Applicants must be exceptionally patient, caring and willing to do what it takes to ensure that those that they look after are cared for with respect, dignity amd taking their own wishes into account every step of the way.

Additional Information

As a Live In Carer with Home Instead, you will be provided with a meal allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi.  In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of  flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01305 239289 or email office.dorchester@homeinstead.co.uk

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

 

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Where is the Live In Care Carer position at homeinsteadcare located?
This Live In Care Carer role at homeinsteadcare is based in Dorchester, Dorchester, England, United Kingdom, England, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Live In Care Carer role at homeinsteadcare full-time or part-time?
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When was the Live In Care Carer job at homeinsteadcare posted?
This Live In Care Carer position at homeinsteadcare was posted on May 12, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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